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Can't be an F-150. Rear end rusts after first drive in rain. ?
Sadly, I noticed how good the rear end looked with the coating. And then I realized there was a drain pan. ?

In all seriousness, is getting the undercarriage sprayed worth it?
 

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Sadly, I noticed how good the rear end looked with the coating. And then I realized there was a drain pan. ?

In all seriousness, is getting the undercarriage sprayed worth it?
There is a whole thread where people sanded and resprayed the rear end. Not sure how well that holds up over years. I just used fluid film black. Still looks good year later.
 

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There is a whole thread where people sanded and resprayed the rear end. Not sure how well that holds up over years. I just used fluid film black. Still looks good year later.
Thanks. I realize you're protecting from deep rust, but is it really going to be an issue 10 years from now? It is more of a cosmetic thing for most?
 

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damn all that hard work and you didn’t even notice the drain.
That's the first thing I noticed ?. Depending on where that truck drives in the winter, it'll be rusty again. I've played that game.
 

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Thanks. I realize you're protecting from deep rust, but is it really going to be an issue 10 years from now? It is more of a cosmetic thing for most?
It's really mostly cosmetic, I hated walking up my drive and seeing that rusty axle under a relatively new truck. I've seen 25 year old trucks completely rusted but not rusted through.

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damn all that hard work and you didn’t even notice the drain.
I actually did notice the drain, but I'm too new to the F150 that I wasn't completely confident. Haha...

Do you have another fill stop at the top?
 

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damn all that hard work and you didn’t even notice the drain.
Just giving you hard time.
I like the drain idea, most just go with the Ford Performance cover.
I don't have aftermarket options for my super 8.8 so I'm half tempted to do as you have done.
 

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Just giving you hard time.
I like the drain idea, most just go with the Ford Performance cover.
I don't have aftermarket options for my super 8.8 so I'm half tempted to do as you have done.
I’m with ya…..
Was bored and just thought I would see what is possible. Have the Ford cover on order
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